The Law Handbook 2024

Chapter 3.1: Fines and infringements 99 Graphic 1: Graphic showing life cycle of an infringement fine. This graphic is available on Fines Victoria’s website: www.online.fines.vic.gov.au/ Infringement-fines/About-infringem ents Further detail of each of the stages in the graphic is set out in the following table. Graphic 1: Graphic showing life cycle of an infringement fine. This graphic is available on Fines Victoria’s website: www.online.fines.vic.gov.au/ Infringement-fines/About-infringements Further detail of each of the stages in the graphic is set out in the following table. Work and development permit 1 These are minimum statutory requirements. In practice, these timeframes may be longer, depending on if/when an enforcement agency registers a fine, and if /when the Director, Fines Victoria applies for an enforcement warrant. 2 Enforcement agency includes government agencies, councils, education and health organisations. 3 There may be exceptions to this such as if you just became aware of the fine or you could not nominate due to family violence. Please visit fines.vic.gov.au for more information * Adjusted each July | # 7 day notices do not apply to companies V6 |06.2023 Pay If your fine is at Infringement stage, you can apply to the enforcement agency for an internalreview.Director,FinesVictoriahasnorole. If your fine is at Enforcement or Warrant stage, you can apply to Fines Victoria for an enforcementreview. Request a review Family violence scheme Warrant stage Infringement stage Enforcement stage Penalty Reminder Notice Infringement Notice Notice of Final Demand Enforcement Warrant 7 Day Notice # Expiry of a 7 Day Notice You must take action within 7 days If a 7 Day Notice expires, your only option is to pay. If you can’t pay, the Sheriff can: If you are arrested , you may be able to undertake community work , or you will be bailed to appear in court. Arrest you Seize your goods Sell your goods at a public auction AUCTION Nominate You can apply to the enforcement agency 2 to nominate the responsible driver. You can no longer nominate the person responsible once your fine reaches the Enforcement or Warrant stage3. Go to court You can apply to the enforcement agency to request for your matter to be referred to court. Director,FinesVictoriahasnorole. You can no longer request to take thematter to Court once your fine reaches the Enforcement or Warrant stage3. Payment arrangement You may be able to apply for more time to pay or to pay by instalments. IftheDirectorservesyouwithanoticeof finaldemandandyoudonotactwithinthe requiredtime,theDirectorcantake enforcementagainstyou.Thismay include suspendingyour licenceand/orregistration. Ifanenforcementwarrant is issued, theSheriffcan: -removeyournumberplates - immobiliseanddetainyourvehicle -seizeandsellyourvehicle. Your options | You should act early to avoid added fees and possible enforcement action. For more information visit fines.vic.gov.au/infringement-fines +$27.70* 49 days1 +$143.30* 28 days1 +$62.60* No expiry Warrants do not expire and can be enforced at any time. Fines do not expire.